2004 MAXIMA OWNER'S MANUAL

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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN Before driving your vehicle please read this Own- MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
confidence. It was produced using the latest with controls and maintenance requirements, as- This vehicle should not be modified.
techniques and strict quality control. sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability, and
This manual was prepared to help you under-
WARNING may even violate governmental
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- regulations. In addition, damage or per-
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY! formance problems resulting from
manual before operating your vehicle. modifications may not be covered un-
Follow these important driving rules to der NISSAN warranties.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and complete trip for
explains details about the warranties cov- you and your passengers!
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
● NEVER drive under the influence of al-
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
cohol or drugs.
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer ● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will and never drive too fast for conditions.
explain how to resolve any concerns you
● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
may have with your vehicle, as well as
priate child restraint systems. Preteen
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
children should be seated in the rear
law.
seat.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ● ALWAYS provide information about the
best. When you require any service or have any proper use of vehicle safety features to
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the all occupants of the vehicle.
extensive resources available to them.
● ALWAYS review this owner’s manual for
important safety information.

੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Maxima (max)
Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna)
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and com-
puters in automobiles, and has led the industry in
improving both performance and fuel efficiency
through new engine designs and the use of syn-
thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The com-
pany has also developed ways to build quality into its
vehicles at each stage of the production process,
both through extensive use of automation and —
most importantly — through an awareness that
people are the central element in quality control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers
until you took delivery of your new NISSAN, dozens
of checks were made to ensure that only the best job
was being done in producing and delivering your
vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to ensure that
when you take your NISSAN to your dealer for
WFW0002 maintenance, the service technician will perform his
work according to the quality standards that have
Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to styling design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in San been established by NISSAN.
produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan Tech-
transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a suc- nical Center North America in Farmington Hills, Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As you
cessful worldwide company that manufactures cars Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs more than know, seat belts are an integral part of the safety
and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes them 21,000 people throughout the United States, systems that will help protect you and your passen-
in 170 nations. Canada, and Mexico. An additional 60,000 people gers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.
work for the 1,250 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers We urge you to use the seat belts every time you
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured drive the vehicle.
by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in across North America.
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world- The NISSAN story of growth and achievement re-
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the
flects our major goal: to provide you, our customer,
automaker in the world. In addition to cars and Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its suppli- with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsman-
trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marine ers and over 150 dealers employ approximately ship — a product that we can be proud to build and
engines, boats and other diversified products. 4,500 people. These include company employees you can be proud to own.
and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada.
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing in- In addition, many Canadians work for companies
vestment in North America. NISSAN’s commitment that supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with ma-
is over $6 billion dollars in capital investments in terials and services ranging from the operation of
facilities across the continent. Some of the facilities port facilities and transportation services, to the
include the Nissan Manufacturing facilities in Can- supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.
ton, Mississippi and in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES . . .
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our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

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P.O. Box 191
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1-800-NISSAN-1 side)
(1-800-647-7261) For Hawaii customers
– Date of purchase Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii
For Hawaii customers 2880 Kilihau St.
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OR
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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0
Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1
Instruments and controls 2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems 4
Starting and driving 5
In case of emergency 6
Appearance and care 7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8
Technical and consumer information 9
Index 10

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0 Illustrated table of contents

Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

1. Supplemental front impact air bags
(P. 1-9)
2. Supplemental curtain side-impact air
bag (P. 1-9)
3. Supplemental side impact air bag
(P. 1-9)
4. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-20)
5. Front seat belts (P. 1-23)
6. Rear seat belts (P. 1-23)
7. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-39)
8. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-38)
9. Seats (P. 1-2)
10. Front head restraint (P. 1-8, P. 1-9)
11. Rear head restraint (P. 1-8)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-10)
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-19)
3. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)
4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-17)
5. Windshield (P. 8-21)
6. Sunroof (P. 2-36)
7. Power windows (P. 2-34)
8. Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-3, 3-5,
3-2)
9. Mirrors (P. 3-17)
10. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
11. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
12. Tire chains (P. 8-39)
13. Cornering light (P. 2-19)
14. Fog light switch (P. 2-19)
15. Tie down/towing hooks (P. 6-11)

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-18)
2. Rear sun shade (P. 2-38)
3. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-12)
4. Trunk lid (P. 3-10)
5. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
6. Tie-down/towing hook (P. 6-12)
7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-30)
8. Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-13, P. 9-3)
9. Fuel filler lid (P. 3-13)
10. Child safety locks (P. 3-5)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. Automatic anti-glare inside mirror
(P. 3-17)
2. Interior lights, illuminated entry (P. 2-39,
P. 2-19)
3. Sun visors (P. 3-16)
4. Glove box (P. 2-31)
5. Sunroof (P. 2-36)
6. Front seat (P. 1-2)
7. Rear console (P. 2-32)
8. Rear seat (P. 1-6)
9. Rear cup holders (P. 2-29)
10. Front console (P. 2-31)
11. Front cup holders (P. 2-29)
12. Park brake, parking on hills (P. 5-12,
P. 5-16)
13. HomeLinkா (P. 2-42)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

1. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-19)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P.
2-17)
4. Driver side, center and passenger side
ventilators (P. 4-14)
5. Security indicator light (P. 2-14)
6. Display screen/Navigation system*
(P. 4-2, P. 4-7)
7. Audio system controls (P. 4-19)
8. Climate controls (P. 4-16)
9. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-9)
10. Glove box (P. 2-31)
11. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 2-23)
12. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 2-23)
13. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-9, P. 2-24)
14. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel controls
(P. 3-14)
15. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(P. 4-31)
16. Heated steering wheel switch (P. 2-25)
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17. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (if so equipped) or Traction con-
trol system (TCS) off switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-26, P. 2-26)
18. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-17)
19. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-22)
20. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-24)
21. Rear sunshade switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-38)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped).



ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS

1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
3. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-14)
5. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
6. Battery (P. 8-15)
7. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)
8. Transmission dipstick (A/T models)
(P. 8-11)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
11. Fuse block (P. 8-23)
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-14)
13. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Indicator Name Page
light light light
Engine oil pres- 2-10 Automatic 2-12
Anti-lock brake 2-9
sure light transmission
or warning light
position indica-
Low fuel warn- 2-11 tor light (A/T
ing light models)
Automatic 2-10 Low windshield 2-11
transmission CRUISE main 2-12
washer fluid
check warning switch indicator
warning light
light (if so light
equipped) Seat belt warn- 2-11
Cruise SET 2-12
ing light and
Brake warning 2-10 switch indicator
chime
or light light
Supplemental 2-11 High beam in- 2-12
air bag warning dicator light
Charge warning 2-10 light (blue)
light Trunk lid open 2-11 Malfunction 2-12
Door open 2-10 warning light indicator lamp
warning light (MIL)



Indicator Name Page
light
Slip indicator 2-13
light (if so
equipped)
Traction control 2-13
system off indi-
cator light (if
so equipped)
Turn 2-13
signal/hazard
indicator lights
Vehicle dynam- 2-13
ics control off
indicator light
(if so equipped)



1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental air bags

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Front manual seat adjustment — passenger Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Front power seat adjustment (for driver’s Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
seat and if so equipped for passenger’s Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Folding rear seat (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Active head restraint (front seats). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Installation on rear seat center (5-passenger
Precautions on supplemental restraint models only) or outboard positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Installation on front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40


SEATS

FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT — PASSENGER SIDE
WARNING
● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.

ARS1152

WARNING ● For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when be upright. Always sit well back in the
the seatback is reclined. This can be seat and adjust the seat properly. See
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not “Precautions on Seat Belt Usage” later
be against your body. In an accident, in this section.
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries.

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WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to
make sure it is securely locked.

LRS0244 LRS0245
Forward and backward Reclining
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
seat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
Release the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit (see “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section). Also, the
seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is stopped.

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● Do not operate the power seat switch for a
long period of time when the engine is off.
This will discharge the battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)”
in “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” for auto-
matic drive positioner operation.
Forward and backward
Moving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
Reclining
WRS0163 Move the recline switch backward until the de-
sired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
FRONT POWER SEAT ● Do not leave children unattended inside forward again, move the switch forward and
ADJUSTMENT (for driver’s seat and if the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac- move your body forward. The seatback will move
so equipped for passenger’s seat) tivate switches or controls. Unattended forward.
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
WARNING seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while Operating tips obtain proper seat belt fit (see “Precautions on
driving so full attention may be given to seat belt usage” later in this section). Also, the
● The power seat motor has an auto-reset seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to
vehicle operation. The seat may move overload protection circuit. If the motor
suddenly and could cause loss of con- rest when the vehicle is stopped.
stops during operation, wait 30 seconds,
trol of the vehicle. then reactivate the switch.



WRS0164 LRS0239 LRS0238

Seat lifter (driver’s seat) Manual Power

Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
Lumbar support (driver’s seat)
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat The lumbar support feature provides lower back
cushion. support to the driver. Move the lever up or down
(manual) or move the switch forward or backward
(power) to adjust the seat lumbar area.


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Interior trunk access ● When returning the seatbacks to the
For models without rear center console, the trunk upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
can be accessed from the passenger side of the
tion. If they are not completely secured,
rear seat for loading and unloading, as shown.
passengers may be injured in an acci-
᭺
1 Push down on the button on the rear parcel dent or sudden stop.
shelf. ● Closely supervise children when they
᭺
2 Fold down the passenger side seatback. are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
WARNING trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo seatback and trunk lid securely latched
area or on the rear seat when it is in the when not in use, and prevent children’s
fold-down position. Use of these areas access to car keys.
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
● The 4-passenger model has seating and
seat belts for 4 occupants, 2 in the front
seats and 2 in the rear seats. Never use
the rear console as a seating position or
for a child restraint.
LRS0246
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
FOLDING REAR SEAT (if so straps to help prevent it from sliding or
equipped) shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.


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LRS0247 LIC0431 LIC0401
To fold down the driver side of the rear seat, reach For models with rear center console, the trunk Center armrest
through the opening and pull on the strap ᭺ 1 can be accessed through the access panel be-
located behind the seat. tween the rear seats. Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
The rear seats can be locked using the master The panel can be locked using the master key to
key to prevent unauthorized access. The valet key prevent unauthorized access. The valet key can-
cannot be used to lock or unlock the release not be used to lock or unlock the access panel.
button. For more information on keys, refer to ”Keys” in
the Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section
of this manual.


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LRS0241 LRS0240 WRS0134
Type A — Front Type B — Rear Adjust the head restraint so the center is level
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT WARNING with the center of your ears.

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, Head restraints should be adjusted prop-
push and hold the lock knob and push the head erly as they may provide significant pro-
restraint down. tection against injury in an accident. Do
not remove them. Check the adjustment
To adjust the head restraint forward or backward after someone else uses the seat.
(Type A only), push it in the direction required.


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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM

● Do not attach anything to the head re- PRECAUTIONS ON
straint stalks. Doing so could impair SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
active head restraint function. SYSTEM
The head restraint moves forward utilizing the This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-
force that the seatback receives from the occu- tion contains important information concerning
pant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the the driver and passenger supplemental front air
head restraint helps support the occupant’s head bags, supplemental side air bags, curtain side-
by reducing its backward movement and helping impact air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts.
absorb some of the forces that may lead to whip-
lash type injuries. Supplemental front impact air bag system:
This system can help cushion the impact force to
Active head restraints are effective for collisions the head and chest of the driver and front pas-
at low to medium speeds in which it is said that senger in certain frontal collisions.
whiplash injury occurs most.
SPA1025 Supplemental side-impact air bag system:
Active head restraints operate only in certain This system can help cushion the impact force to
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head the chest area of the driver and front passenger in
seats) restraints return to their original positions. certain side impact collisions. The supplemental
Properly adjust the active head restraints as de- side air bag is designed to inflate on the side
WARNING where the vehicle is impacted.
scribed earlier in this section.
● Always adjust the head restraints prop- Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag
erly as specified in the previous section. system: This system can help cushion the im-
Failure to do so can reduce the effec- pact force to the head of occupants in front and
tiveness of the active head restraint. rear outboard seating positions in certain side
● Active head restraints are designed to impact collisions. The curtain side-impact air
supplement other safety systems. Al- bags are designed to inflate on the side where
ways wear seat belts. No system can the vehicle is impacted.
prevent all injuries in any accident. These supplemental restraint systems are de-
signed to supplement the crash protection pro-
vided by the driver and front passenger seat belts

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and are not a substitute for them. Seat belts
should always be correctly worn and the occu-
pant seated a suitable distance away from the
steering wheel, instrument panel and door finish-
ers. (See “Seat belts” later in this section for
instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.)
The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational. WRS0031

WARNING ● The seat belts and the supplemental
front air bags are most effective when
● The supplemental front air bags ordi- you are sitting well back and upright in
narily will not inflate in the event of a the seat. The front air bags inflate with
side impact, rear impact, rollover, or great force. If you are unrestrained,
lower severity frontal collision. Always leaning forward, sitting sideways or out
wear your seat belts to help reduce the of position in any way, you are at
risk or severity of injury in various kinds greater risk of injury or death in a crash.
of accidents. You may also receive serious or fatal
injuries from the supplemental front air
bag if you are up against it when it
inflates. Always sit back against the
seatback and as far away as practical
from the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Always use the seat belts.


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● The driver and front passenger seat belt
buckles are equipped with sensors that
detect if the seat belts are fastened. The
air bag system monitors the severity of
a collision and then inflates the air bags
based on belt usage. Failure to properly
wear seat belts can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.
● Keep hands on the outside of the steer-
ing wheel. Placing them inside the
steering wheel rim could increase the
risk that they are injured when the
supplemental front air bag inflates.
ARS1133

WARNING
● Never let children ride unrestrained or
extend their hands or face out of the
window. Do not attempt to hold them in
your lap or arms. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.


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ARS1041 ARS1042 ARS1043


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ARS1044 ARS1045 WRS0256

WARNING ● Never install a rear-facing child re-
straint in the front seat. An inflating
● Children may be severely injured or supplemental front air bag could seri-
killed when the supplemental front air ously injure or kill your child. See “Child
bags, side air bags or curtain side- restraints” later in this section for
impact air bags inflate if they are not details.
properly restrained. Pre-teens and chil-
dren should be properly restrained in
the rear seat, if possible.


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WARNING
● The seat belts, the supplemental side
air bags and curtain side-impact air
bags are most effective when you are
sitting well back and upright in the seat.
The side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag inflate with great force. Do not
allow anyone to place their hand, leg or
face near the side air bag on the side of
the seatback of the front seat or near
the side roof rails. Do not allow anyone
sitting in the front seats or rear out-
board seats to extend their hand out of
SSS0101 SSS0188 the window or lean against the door.
Some examples of dangerous riding
WARNING positions are shown in the previous
illustrations.
Supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag:
● The supplemental side air bag and cur-
tain side-impact air bag ordinarily will
not inflate in the event of a frontal im-
pact, rear impact, rollover or lower se-
verity side collision. Always wear your
seat belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds of
accidents.


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WRS0032 SSS0159 SSS0162

WARNING
● When sitting in the rear seat, do not
hold onto the seatback of the front seat.
If the side air bag inflates, you may be
seriously injured. Be especially careful
with children, who should always be
properly restrained. Some examples of
dangerous riding positions are shown
in the illustrations.
● Do not use seat covers on the front
seatbacks. They may interfere with
supplemental side air bag inflation.


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Supplemental front air bag system
The driver supplemental front air bag is located in
the center of the steering wheel. The passenger
supplemental front air bag is mounted in the
instrument panel above the glove box.
These systems are designed to meet optional
certification requirements under U.S. regulations.
They are also permitted in Canada. The optional
certification allows the front air bags to be de-
signed to inflate somewhat less forcefully than
previously. However, all of the information,
cautions and warnings in this manual still
apply and must be followed.
The supplemental front air bag system is de-
signed to inflate in higher severity frontal colli-
sions, although it may inflate if the forces in an-
other type of collision are similar to those of a
higher severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in
certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack
of it) is not always an indication of proper supple-
mental front air bag system operation.
WRS0168 The supplemental air bag system has dual stage
1. SRS curtain side-impact air bag (right) 6. Diagnosis sensor unit inflators for both the driver and passenger air
2. Supplemental side air bag modules 7. Supplemental front air bag modules bags. The system monitors information from the
3. SRS curtain side-impact air bag mod- 8. Crash zone sensor crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit and
seat belt buckle sensors that detect if the seat
ule 9. SRS curtain side-impact air bag (left)
belts are fastened. Inflator operation is based on
4. Satellite sensors 10. Seat belt buckle switches the severity of a collision and whether the seat
5. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor belts are being used. Only one front air bag may

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inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision. ● No unauthorized changes should be
and whether the front occupants are belted or made to any components or wiring of
The supplemental front air bags operate
unbelted. This does not indicate improper perfor- the supplemental air bag system. This is
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
mance of the system. If you have any questions to prevent accidental inflation of the
or START position.
about the performance of your air bag system, supplemental air bag or damage to the
please contact your NISSAN dealer. After turning the ignition key to the ON supplemental air bag system.
position, the supplemental air bag warning
When the supplemental front air bag inflates, a ● Do not make unauthorized changes to
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the your vehicle’s electrical system, sus-
warning light will turn off after about 7 pension system or front end structure.
release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and
seconds if the system is operational. This could affect proper operation of
does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to
not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and chok- the supplemental front air bag system.
WARNING
ing. Those with a history of a breathing condition ● Tampering with the supplemental front
should get fresh air promptly. ● Do not place any objects on the steer- air bag system may result in serious
ing wheel pad or on the instrument personal injury. Tampering includes
Supplemental front air bags, along with the use of panel. Also, do not place any objects changes to the steering wheel and the
seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on between any occupant and the steering instrument panel assembly by placing
the face and chest of the front occupants. They wheel or instrument panel. Such ob- material over the steering wheel pad
can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. jects may become dangerous projec- and above the instrument panel or by
However, an inflating front air bag may cause tiles and cause injury if the supplemen- installing additional trim material
facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags tal front air bag inflates. around the air bag system.
do not provide restraint to the lower body.
● Immediately after inflation, several
Seat belts should be correctly worn and the front air bag system components will be
driver and passenger seated upright as far as hot. Do not touch them; you may se-
practical away from the steering wheel or instru- verely burn yourself.
ment panel. The supplemental front air bags in-
flate quickly in order to help protect the front
occupants. Because of this, the force of the front
air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if
the occupant is too close to, or is against, the
front air bag module during inflation.

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● Work on and around the supplemental to those of a higher severity side impact. They are
front air bag system should be done by designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle
a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electri- is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side
cal equipment should also be done by a collisions.
NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Re- Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
straint System (SRS) wiring should not indication of proper supplemental side air bag
be modified or disconnected. Unautho-
and curtain side-impact air bag operation.
rized electrical test equipment and
probing devices should not be used on When the supplemental side air bag and curtain
the air bag system. side-impact air bag inflate, a fairly loud noise may
be heard, followed by release of smoke. This
● A cracked windshield should be re-
smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire.
placed immediately by a qualified re-
Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may
pair facility. A cracked windshield could
cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
affect inflation of the supplemental air LRS0259 of a breathing condition should get fresh air
bag system.
Supplemental side-impact air bag and promptly.
● The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy
curtain side-impact air bags system Supplemental side air bags, along with the use of
identification. seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on
The supplemental side-impact air bags are lo-
the chest of the front occupants. Curtain side-
cated in the outside of the seatback of the front
When selling your vehicle, we request that you impact air bags help to cushion the impact force
seats. The supplemental curtain side-impact air
inform the buyer about the supplemental front air to the head of occupants in the front and rear
bags are located in the side roof rails. These
bag system and guide the buyer to the appropri- outboard seating positions. They can help save
systems are designed to meet voluntary guide-
ate sections in this Owner’s Manual. lives and reduce serious injuries. However, an
lines to help reduce the risk of injury to out-of-
inflating side air bag and curtain side-impact air
position occupants. However, all of the infor-
bag may cause abrasions or other injuries.
mation, cautions and warnings in this
Supplemental side air bags and curtain side-
manual still apply and must be followed.
impact air bags do not provide restraint to the
The supplemental side air bags and curtain side-
lower body.
impact air bags are designed to inflate in higher
severity side collisions, although they may inflate The seat belts should be correctly worn and the
if the forces in another type of collision are similar driver and passenger seated upright as far as

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practical away from the supplemental side air ● Tampering with the supplemental side
WARNING
bag. Rear seat passengers should be seated as air bag system may result in serious
far away as practical from the door finishers and ● Do not place any objects near the seat- personal injury. For example, do not
side roof rails. The side air bags and curtain back of the front seats. Also, do not change the front seats by placing mate-
side-impact air bag inflate quickly in order to help place any objects (an umbrella, bag, rial near the seatback or by installing
protect the front occupants. Because of this, the etc.) between the front door finisher additional trim material, such as seat
force of the side air bag and curtain side-impact and the front seat. Such objects may covers, around the side air bag.
air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if become dangerous projectiles and
cause injury if the supplemental side air ● Work around and on the side air bag
the occupant is too close to, or is against, these and curtain side-impact air bag system
bag inflates.
air bag modules during inflation. The side air bag should be done by a NISSAN dealer.
and curtain side-impact air bag will deflate ● Right after inflation, several side air bag Installation of electrical equipment
quickly after the collision is over. and curtain side-impact air bag system should also be done by a NISSAN
components will be hot. Do not touch dealer. The SRS wiring harnesses*
The supplemental side air bags and curtain them; you may severely burn yourself.
side-impact air bags operate only when the should not be modified or discon-
ignition switch is in the ON or START posi- ● No unauthorized changes should be nected. Unauthorized electrical test
made to any components or wiring of equipment and probing devices should
tions.
the side air bag and curtain side-impact not be used on the side air bag system.
After turning the ignition key to the ON air bag system. This is to prevent acci-
position, the supplemental air bag warning dental inflation of the side air bag and * The SRS wiring harness connectors are
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag curtain side-impact air bag or damage yellow and orange for easy identification.
warning light will turn off after about 7 to the side air bag and curtain side- When selling your vehicle, we request that you
seconds if the system is operational. impact air bag system. inform the buyer about the supplemental side air
● Do not make unauthorized changes to bag and curtain side-impact air bag system and
your vehicle’s electrical system, sus- guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this
pension system or side panel. This Owner’s Manual.
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system.


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Pre-tensioner seat belt system (For ● Work around and on the pre-tensioner cause irritation and choking. Those with a history
front seats) system should be done by a NISSAN of a breathing condition should get fresh air
dealer. Installation of electrical equip- promptly.
WARNING ment should also be done by a NISSAN If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner
dealer. Unauthorized electrical test system, the supplemental air bag warning
● The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be equipment and probing devices should light will not come on, will flash intermit-
reused after activation. It must be re- not be used on the pre-tensioner seat tently or will turn on for 7 seconds and remain on
placed together with the retractor and belt system. after the ignition key has been turned to the ON or
buckle as a unit.
● If you need to dispose of the pre- START position. In this case, the pre-tensioner
● If the vehicle becomes involved in a tensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a seat belt may not function properly. They must be
frontal collision but the pre-tensioner is NISSAN dealer. Correct pre-tensioner checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the
not activated, be sure to have the pre- disposal procedures are set forth in the nearest NISSAN dealer.
tensioner system checked and, if nec- appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. When selling your vehicle, we request that you
essary, replaced by your NISSAN Incorrect disposal procedures could inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat belt
dealer. cause personal injury. system and guide the buyer to the appropriate
● No unauthorized changes should be sections in this Owner’s Manual.
made to any components or wiring of The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system
the pre-tensioner seat belt system. This activates in conjunction with the supplemental air
is to prevent accidental activation of bag systems. Working with the seat belt retrac-
the pre-tensioner seat belt or damage tor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle
to the pre-tensioner seat belt operation. becomes involved in certain types of collisions,
Tampering with the pre-tensioner seat helping to restrain front seat occupants.
belt system may result in serious per- The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat belt’s
sonal injury.
retractor. These seat belts are used the same as
conventional seat belts.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard.
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may

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When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air
bag and curtain side-impact air bag and pre-
tensioner seat belt systems need servicing:
● The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
● The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
WRS0169 LRS0100
● The supplemental air bag warning light does
1. SRS Air Bag Warning Labels (located SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG not come on at all.
on the sun visors) WARNING LIGHT
2. SRS Side Air Bag Warning Labels (lo- Under these conditions, the supplemental front
The supplemental air bag warning light, air bag, supplemental side air bags and curtain
cated on the door pillar)
displaying in the instrument panel, moni- side-impact air bag or pre-tensioner seat belt
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG tors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag, systems may not operate properly. It must be
WARNING LABELS supplemental side air bag and curtain side- checked and repaired. Take your vehicle to the
impact air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt sys- nearest NISSAN dealer.
Warning labels about the supplemental front air
bag, supplemental side air bag and curtain side- tems. The circuits monitored by the supplemental
impact air bag systems are placed in the vehicle air bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor
as shown in the illustration. unit, crash zone sensor, satellite sensors, front air
bag modules, side air bag modules, curtain side-
impact air bag modules, pre-tensioner seat belts
and all related wiring.


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